Why Aamir Khan is Saying 'No OTT, No Compromise'
Aamir Khan’s no-OTT gamble, middle class woes, and an India-Iran story told through Bollywood.
"If what Aamir is doing works, it will disrupt the industry" — this is what filmmaker Anurag Kashyap told The Quint days after Sitaare Zameen Par hit the big screen. Departing from today's norm, Aamir Khan’s new film doesn't have a date for an OTT release, even days after its release on 18 June. So, the big question is—will this experiment work? Read Swati Chopra’s report. In our new show ‘Caught in the Middle’, Aunindyo Chakravarty spotlights the woes of India’s middle class as it grapples with inflation and job insecurity. A special analysis by Yashwant Deshmukh & Sutanu Guru reflects the Modi years and how liberal values have clashed with the Hindutva ideals. Meanwhile, Akhil Bakshi writes on how Bollywood acts as a cultural bridge, often overshadowing diplomatic ties.
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